Packaging, labelling & coding

Krones Prefero filling and packaging PET containers

24 May, 2024 | Supplied by: Krones (Thailand) Co Ltd

Krones Prefero system is designed for filling and packaging of PET containers.


Case study: Food-safe paper packaging for lollies

24 May, 2024

Many food and beverage manufacturers are seeking to develop innovative ways to package confectionery in a sustainable way while maintaining quality.


Meat freshness tech designed to replace 'use-by' dates

22 May, 2024

Patches that change colour as raw meat freshness deteriorates in sealed refrigerated products could soon become a reality on supermarket shelves.


Research: Mislabelled shark meat found in Australian markets

15 May, 2024

Research by Macquarie University has revealed widespread mislabelling of shark meat in Australian markets, including the sale of threatened species.


Baby food pouch feeding method examined in first foods study in NZ

10 May, 2024

An Otago-led study debunks the concern about over- and under-eating with two types of baby's first feeding methods.


PakTech teams up with Endeavour Group

08 May, 2024

PakTech has announced its launch into Australian manufacturing and a collaboration with Endeavour Group to advance its packaging recycling scheme.


Coles launches recyclable paper bag packaging for mandarins

07 May, 2024

Coles has given mandarin packaging a makeover this year, launching a 100% recyclable paper bag for the winter fruit that is popular for school lunchboxes.


TricorBraun acquires two Australian packaging distributors

06 May, 2024

TricorBraun has acquired Australian spirits packaging distributor UniquePak and Australian industrial packaging distributor Alplas Products.


Pringles reduces height of can but not the chip content

29 April, 2024

Pringles has reduced the height of its can for its 53 g varieties to enable the reduction of 37,000 kg of packaging per year in Australia and New Zealand.


Suntory Beverage & Food uses Asahi Kasei water-washable plates for labels

19 April, 2024

Suntory Beverage & Food Ltd has switched to AWP water-washable flexographic plates for the printing of beverage labels in Japan.


Vacuum pumps for fish packaging

15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Atlas Copco Compressors Australia

A vacuum solution from Atlas Copco is used for the energy-efficient production of EPS boxes used for transporting fish in the cold chain.


Parkside Recoflex recyclable paper-based packaging

15 April, 2024 | Supplied by: Parkside

Parkside's Recoflex is a range of recyclable, paper-based, flexible packaging materials.


Second AIP State of Industry Webinar

11 April, 2024

Registrations are open for the second AIP State of Industry Webinar.


Optimised system for bottle washing machine

10 April, 2024 | Supplied by: KHS Pacific Pty Ltd

A water bottle facility in Germany implemented a system for bottle washing which is reducing deposits on machines, lengthening cleaning intervals and more.


IFPA A-NZ calls for national approach to fruit sticker ban

10 April, 2024

IFPA A-NZ  would prefer to see a nationally consistent rather than state-based approach to banning plastic non-compostable PLU produce stickers.


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